West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 7 - Operating Department Practitioner Clinical Educator
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About the Role
This is a newly established Operating Department Practitioner Clinical Educator role (currently pending job matching). This role has been created to support the development, education, and retention of the ODP workforce, helping to strengthen the workforce pipeline through pre-registration and degree apprenticeship pathways, learner retention, and successful transition into registered practice.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with Theatre Services, Higher Education Institutions, and the AHP Education Team, the post holder will provide educational, professional, and pastoral support to learners and staff at key stages of their career journey.
- Leading workforce development initiatives, supporting learner retention, and promoting evidence-based practice across perioperative services.
- Supporting ODP students, apprentices, and newly qualified practitioners.
- Developing the perioperative workforce pathway.
- Supporting apprenticeship, preceptorship, and career development programmes.
- Promoting evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and clinical education.
- Developing educational resources, competency frameworks, and learning opportunities.
- Working with Higher Education Institutions and clinical teams to enhance learner experience and retention.
- Supporting recruitment, career promotion, and work experience initiatives.
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About Us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
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Benefits
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Claire Cutting
- Job title: AHP Workforce Lead
- Email address: claire.cutting@nhs.net
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